Christmas Village at Bayou Bend

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December 2024
Discover an immersive holiday experience during Christmas Village at Bayou Bend. Cross a dazzling bridge into a winter wonderland featuring thousands of sparkling lights throughout the 14-acre estate of Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. 

Dates

  • Open December 6–30, 2024
  • Premium Nights open 5:30–10 p.m.*
    • December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28
  • Additional Nights open 5:30–9:00 p.m.
    • December 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 29, 30
  • Closed December 9, 10, 16, 17, 24 & 25 
  • Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive

Admission

  • General Admission: $18 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $12 Child (ages 5–12)
  • MFAH Members: $16 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $10 Child (ages 5–12)
  • Free for Young Child (ages 4 & younger)
  • *Upgrade: tour the historic house for just $5 more. (Fee is applicable on all tickets, including free tickets for young children.) 

Premium Nights

  • General Admission: $21 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $14 Child (ages 5–12)
  • MFAH Members: $19 Adult and Youth (ages 13+), $12 Child (ages 5–12)
  • Free for Young Child (ages 4 & younger)
  • *Upgrade: tour the historic house for just $5 more. (Fee is applicable on all tickets, including free tickets for young children.)

Discounted Nights | December 11, 18, 19, 29 

  • Wear an Ugly Sweater and save $5 on entry!

Highlights

  • Tour the first floor of Ima Hogg’s historic house to see live actors, theatrical effects, and festive Christmas decorations.*
  • Watch a handcrafted model train circle the spectacular 15-foot Christmas tree. 
  • Go sledding down a faux-snow slide.
  • Toss around cotton snowballs with your friends.
  • Take photos with Santa ($10), who visits through December 23.
  • ...and more!

Plan Your Visit

  • Christmas Village takes place rain or shine.
  • Parking: A limited amount of priority parking is available for $10. Parking in other lots is free. Drivers are directed to free off-site overflow parking as needed.
  • Single-occupant strollers are welcome, though many paths do have steps. Service animals are permitted, but please leave pets at home.
  • Visitors with limited mobility: A few days before your visit, please call 713.639.7750 for accommodation information and arrangements.
  • Drinks are for sale at the bar. Choose from a variety of food, sweets, and drinks available for purchase.
  • *Upgrade your evening with a theatrical, holiday-themed tour of the first floor of Ima Hogg’s residence! Here’s how it works: Simply pick a time to visit the house, then you can explore Christmas Village before and after your tour. (The tour adds $5 to any admission, including the free tickets for young children.) Be sure to allow time to park, walk to the entrance, and arrive at the house.

Hospitality Sponsor of Christmas Village at Bayou Bend:


Additional support is generously provided by:
Frost Bank

Special thanks to LD Systems